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U S WEST and Intel Collaborate to Provide Efficient Home Networking Solutions

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U S WEST and Intel Corporation are teaming up to offer families and small businesses a fast and efficient way to share a single Internet connection. The companies are combining Intel's AnyPoint Home Network products with U S WEST MegaBit Services to provide high-speed Internet access and home networking capabilities. This innovative solution allows multiple PCs to share a single DSL Internet connection, making it easier to share computer files and network printers. With this collaboration, customers can enjoy a super-fast connection across multiple home PCs, maximizing their PC experience.

Key Takeaways:

  • U S WEST and Intel are partnering to provide a fast and efficient way to share a single Internet connection for families and small businesses.
  • Intel's AnyPoint Home Network products are integrated with U S WEST MegaBit Services to provide high-speed Internet access and home networking capabilities.
  • The solution allows multiple PCs to share a single DSL Internet connection, making it easier to share computer files and network printers.
  • Each PC to be networked requires a USB, Parallel Port, or PCI Card AnyPoint adapter.
  • Intel's AnyPoint Home Network-enabled computers are available from leading computer manufacturers.
  • U S WEST's MegaBit Services customers can order the Intel AnyPoint Home Network installation through U S WEST's Web site at www.uswest.com/home-network/.

Statistics:

  • The number of multiple PC homes is expected to reach 26 million in the next four years according to Dataquest studies.
  • More than 50,000 customers in 13 states have added MegaBit Services since the start of the agreement between U S WEST and Intel.
  • New MegaBit Services customers who select an internal modem receive the Intel 2100 PRO/DSL modem, which comes equipped with wizard installation software.
  • Already more than 90% of MegaBit customers choose to install the service themselves, saving them installation charges.
  • Better than 85% of the customers attempting the self-installation process complete it successfully on their own.

Sources:

  • "Intel, U S WEST Introduce Home Networking Products." PRNewswire, 1 Mar. 2000.
  • "US WEST Introduces Intel Internal DSL Modem with MegaBit Services." Cisco Systems, Inc., 1 Mar. 2000.
  • "MegaBit Services." U S WEST, 1 Mar. 2000.
  • "U S WEST !NTERPRISE Networking." U S WEST, 1 Mar. 2000.
  • "Intel 2100 PRO/DSL Modem." Intel Corporation, 1 Mar. 2000.
  • "Cisco Is Proud to Work with U S WEST and Intel to Quickly Extend High-Speed Access to the Home." Cisco Systems, Inc., 1 Mar. 2000.

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